ZIP 29580 (Nesmith, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29580: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamsburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williamsburg County compares with South Carolina
Williamsburg County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamsburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamsburg County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.8 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Williamsburg County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Williamsburg County: 1 in 98 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.1% for South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamsburg County since 2015: 214 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.4% in South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-261 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 29580 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamsburg County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 3 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamsburg County) |
|---|---|
| County Line Rd | 26 |
| Williamsburg County Hwy | 15 |
| Seaboard Rd | 14 |
| Hemingway Hwy | 9 |
| Santee Rd | 9 |
| US-521 | 8 |
| Easler Hwy | 7 |
| Sumter Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 29580 at a glance
| Population | 1,322 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,156 |
| Median home value | $94,808 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamsburg County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | +25% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +4% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29580
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 29580?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Williamsburg County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 214 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 29580?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29580 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 29580?
March has the most truck crashes in Williamsburg County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 29580?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Williamsburg County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 29580 compare with South Carolina?
Williamsburg County records 98.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 29580?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.